ZIP Code 39096 — Alcorn State University CDP, MS Demographics & Data

ZIP code 39096 covers Alcorn State University, MS in Jefferson County with a population of about 2,267.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 23.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 601, 769; U.S. House district MS-2; the JACKSON, MS media market.

Alcorn State University, MS sits in a university / college context (university/college place context). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 39096 is about $36,638 — about 51% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 12.6%; unemployment rate near 10.2%; 41.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 7.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Retail trade; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $92,200 — about 74% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $517 (about 56% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 90.0% (about 24.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 39096 in Alcorn State University, MS, a household would need roughly $25,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $592. That sits below the local median household income ($36,638), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Alcorn State University CDP, MS as Very Low (composite score 11.3), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (65.1) and wildfire (27.6). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Alcorn State University CDP, MS show little to no average snow and around 58.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 77 for ZIP 39096 (Alcorn State University CDP, MS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.